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Hand gliding support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-09-07
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Granted: 1995-02-07
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Expires: 2013-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A hand support positions the hand of a user over a computer keyboard for digital actuation of the keys comprising the keyboard. A hand rest is supported by gliders for parallel and perpendicular movement relative to the keyboard and is at an elevation for movement over the entire keyboard. A frame supports the gliders and defines cutouts for cable access to the keyboard and/or extension of a monitor from the keyboard and for supporting the arm of the user. A finger may then extend from the hand rest to the keys as the hand rest moves over the keyboard.
Inventors
- 👤 George V. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0084; A47B2200/0091; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Apparatus for supporting and positioning a hand of a user over a computer keyboard, comprising: support means operably configured for supporting said hand while enabling a selected digit on said hand to extend beneath said support means for contacting said keyboard; first glider means for moving said support means parallel to said keyboard; second glider means for moving said support means perpendicular to said keyboard; and a frame for supporting said first and second glider means for movement of said support means above said keyboard, where said frame includes a first member parallel to said keyboard and defining a surface lower than said support means for support said arm during movement of said hand over said keyboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Apparatus for supporting and positioning a hand of a user over a computer keyboard, comprising: support means operably configured for supporting said hand while enabling a selected digit on said hand to extend beneath said support means for contacting said keyboard; first glider means for moving said support means parallel to said keyboard; second glider means for moving said support means perpendicular to said keyboard; and a frame for supporting said first and second glider means for movement of said support means above said keyboard, where said frame includes a first member parallel to said keyboard and defining a surface lower than said support means for support said arm during movement of said hand over said keyboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, further including means for locating and holding said keyboard within said frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-02-06 | 1998-08-08 | 1999-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-06 | 2002-08-08 | 2003-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-06 | 2006-08-08 | 2007-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |